East Aurora, NY · Erie County

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Application to Zoning Board of Appeals

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance, parking space designation, or interpretation from the Village Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application requests Zoning Board of Appeals relief, including an area variance, use variance, parking space designation, or interpretation. The procedures say applicants may need it when a building permit is denied because surveys or drawings show setback discrepancies or code conflicts. It asks for applicant and property details, the appeal type and grounds, and includes an Environmental Assessment Form.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a zoning variance, parking space designation, or interpretation from the Village Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and materials to the Building Department by the 15th of the month for scheduling at the following month’s meeting. The form lists a $125 public hearing fee, payable to the Village of East Aurora.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the Environmental Assessment Form also asks the applicant or sponsor to sign and date an affirmation.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application and its attached Environmental Assessment Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and appeal property details, select the appeal type, and explain the grounds for the variance.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Prepare seven copies of the property survey, drawings or other pertinent documents, and the Environmental Assessment Form.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it and the materials to the Building Department by the 15th of the month.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zoning Board of Appeals application for?
It requests an area variance, use variance, parking space designation, or interpretation from the Village of East Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals.
What attachments does the application require?
The form lists seven copies of a property survey, drawings or other pertinent documents, and the attached Environmental Assessment Form.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
No. This document is signed and dated without a notary; the Environmental Assessment Form also asks the applicant or sponsor to sign and date an affirmation.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
Submit the application and materials to the Building Department by the 15th of the month for consideration at the following month’s meeting. The listed public hearing fee is $125.

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This Application to Zoning Board of Appeals doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Aurora form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.